Australia Student Visa in 2022 – Sub Class, Requirements, Fees

Applying for an Australian student visa? Here’s help!

The Australian government offers all Indian students the chance to study there, but you must first secure a student visa in order to travel there and begin your studies. The type of study you wish to pursue, the length of the programme, and the level of the course will all affect the type of visa you require. You would need a student (subclass 500) visa if you were an overseas student, regardless of the course of study, the university you applied to, or the cost of tuition.

Student visa (subclass 500)

A student subclass 500 visa, which became available on July 1, 2016, allows you to remain in Australia for the duration of your study programme, which is typically up to five years and starts on the date of your enrolment. You must make sure that your visa is still valid and that you adhere to the requirements listed on your student visa for a seamless stay. On the website of the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs, you may read in-depth information regarding this kind of visa.

Scope of your subclass 500 visa 

You can enrol in your desired study program and university

You can be accompanied by your family members to Australia

Dependents can apply for a dependent visa to seek permission to travel with the main applicant

Simple and streamlined visa requirement for all students

You can apply in or outside Australia through an online portal

Basic checks before you apply 

You should be enrolled in your desired study program in Australia

You should hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or for the duration of your program

You must be equal to or more than 6 years of age

An evidence of welfare arrangement done in Australia (in case you are less than 18 years of age)

Documents required for an Australian student visa

When applying for your student visa to study in Australia, you will generally need:

Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment eCOE)

A valid passport

Your visa application fee

Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement

Academic and work experience documents

Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores)

Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)

Details of your health insurance policy (OSHC)

Passport-sized photographs

If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.